Finalists in this year’s O=MEGA19 Awards of Excellence have been announced in the categories of fashion, innovation and technology.
Nominations were submitted by O=MEGA exhibitors and have been judged by an expert independent panel consisting of Professor Fiona Stapleton, UNSW; Steven Daras, teacher, optical dispenser and course coordinator at TAFE Digital; Richard Banks, independent optometrist; and Lyndal Frollano, former creative director Harper’s Bazaar Magazine.
Nominations were submitted by O=MEGA exhibitors and have been judged by an expert independent panel
Three finalists have been chosen for each of the twelve award categories, with winners to be announced at O=MEGA19 on the Bausch & Lomb Knowledge Centre Stage on Friday 19 July at 2pm.
Finalists (in alphabetical order)
Optical Frames – Women
Eyes Right Optical – Koali – 20055K VCB03
MIMO – Silhouette 20 Years TMA Special Edition (Model 1589/75)
Nine Eyewear – Nine Origin 2730
Optical Frames – Men
Marchon Eyewear – Lacoste (Paris collection) – L2504PC
Rodenstock – Retro (R1082)
Van Staveren Eyewear – Martin Wells – Saxon
Sunglasses
Eyes Right Optical – Gatsby (2771)
Fritz Distribution – Fritz Frame – Farfetched
Maui Jim – Kami (GDS7787-05C)
Children’s Frames
Mod Style – Tweety – Kaleidoscope
Tomato Glasses – Tomato Glasses TKDC16
Tomato Glasses – Jacardi (JA0087-Zg)
Sports Eyewear
Bolle – Shifter – RXs
European Eyewear – Titanflex Model-820812
Maui Jim – Local Kine (GM810-27M)
Lens Design
Essilor – OSA – Intuitiv
Hoya – MyStyle Profile
Rodenstock – Impression FreeSign 3 Progressive
Lens Coating
Hoya – Sensity Shine
Marchon / VSP Optics – SunSync – SunSync Elite
Rodenstock – X-tra Clean
Dispensing Equipment
Hilco – Bionic Thumb
Rodenstock – DN Eye Scanner
Zeiss – VisuFit 1000
Consulting Room Equipment
Optimed – Revo FC
Optos – Monaco
ZEISS – Clarus 500
Accessories
Good Optical – Anti-Bacterial Eye Compress
Optica Life Accessories – Full photo Printed Case
ZEISS – ZEISS Lens Wipes
Product Environment (POS, Retail)
Eyes Right Optical – OGA POS (Banner, Showcards, Perspex Brand Block)
Maui Jim – Pop Up Pedestal Display Unit
Optique Line – ZEISS Eyewear Architects Kollektion KIT
Contact Lenses
Alcon – Dailies Total 1 – Contact Lenses
Bausch & Lomb – Ultra for Astigmatism
VTi/CLC Aust. – NaturalVue (EtafilconA) Multifocal 1 Day
Register to Attend O=Mega19
O=MEGA19 is the largest education, eye care and eyewear event in Australia, replacing the Southern Regional Congress (SRC) and ODMA Fair.
O=MEGA19 will take place from 19–21 July 2019 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
For more information and to register, visit omega19.com.au
